Moto-master Caliper on KTM 990R Adventure

Choose to go for a single caliper since I have the 990R set up for mainly gravel but was not really satisfied with the front brake.

Went for master cylinder from a superenduro that is more suited for the single caliper better but could still improve so had bought a relocation bracket to be able . . . → Read More: Moto-master Caliper on KTM 990R Adventure

Rear Shock Vacuum Bleeder

So after learning how to go over the forks I plan on doing my own shock maintenance in the future also.

And to do it right a vacuum bleeder is the way to go.

Decided to build my own, had I found this solution before ordering parts I would probably gone that route.

Had already . . . → Read More: Rear Shock Vacuum Bleeder

KTM 990R Adventure Rekluse Left Hand Rear Brake

There is no bolt on kit that will fit the bigger adventure bikes but could borrow a master cylinder off a friends smaller 350 EXC and it bolts right up, push rod from brake lever is different:

So a smaller master was purchased with part number 77013060044 along with a rekluse left hand rear . . . → Read More: KTM 990R Adventure Rekluse Left Hand Rear Brake

WP fork leg tips and trix

Have done some work on forks previously including a seal change and breaking apart inner leg to access rebound valve.

But this winter we had 3 sets of forks to change oil and look over, and have 3 KTM Adventure in the garage now and a friend also bought one so getting more invested in . . . → Read More: WP fork leg tips and trix

Rear Shock Spring Compressor

Had some help from my dad to make a spring compressor, cause of the hydraulic preload the only way to remove spring is to compress it enough to remove lock ring.

Have some thick plastic around not entirely sure exactly what kind but would guess delrin.

Did 2 squares 100x100mm and hole saw was used . . . → Read More: Rear Shock Spring Compressor

Rade Under Seat Fuel Tank

Had for several years an aluminum tank I build myself on the 950 and really like the extra range.

Since I prefer the dual muffler sound I choose to go with an under seat tank from Rade Garage for the 990R.

It requires cutting the plastic under the seat so choose to save the 230 . . . → Read More: Rade Under Seat Fuel Tank

Dr Bean Fuel Pump Mod

A 2005 KTM 950 Adventure was recently purchased and while looking it over a bit more closely then during the exam before purchase it was found that the points on the fuel pump was quite badly worn.

A well known problem and there are several cures for it but since points were so unevenly worn . . . → Read More: Dr Bean Fuel Pump Mod

Honda XR 400 Engine Assembly

Covered the disassembly in a previous post.

Had a few minor problems that I covered earlier.

After cleaning up all the parts, ran them through the “parts washer”:

Forgot to add this seal that sits behind one of the bearings in the engine case so had to pop that bearing out, was easy since . . . → Read More: Honda XR 400 Engine Assembly

Honda XR 400 Engine Rebuild Problems

Have the bike almost back together by now but will write some about the problems I had during the rebuild.

The teardown can be found here.

Part of this rebuild taking so long has been that I ordered parts from all over the world to save money and finding good prices and shipping took longer . . . → Read More: Honda XR 400 Engine Rebuild Problems

Honda XR 400 Automatic Decompressor Removal

So after last summers engine failure on the Honda XR 400 I have been working most of the winter and cause of trouble getting parts and some setbacks it has taken a lot longer then I would have like getting it back together.

So when it came to the cam axle the auto decompressor feels . . . → Read More: Honda XR 400 Automatic Decompressor Removal